Gatherer ancestry associated with national happiness
0 • Vol/Iss. 21(1) • PLOS ONE • • Published In • Pages: ??•
By Basilico, Matthew Frederick
Hypothesis
Countries with a higher proportion of ancestry from gatherer-predominant societies will report higher average levels of happiness. Statistically significant across all models, including those with historical and contemporary controls.
Note
Results were controlled for contemporary income per capita.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OLS (Ordinary Least Squares) multiple linear regression | Supported | p <.01 | R2 = 0.118 | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Happiness score | Dependent | Drives And Emotions |
| Contemporary income per capita | Control | Income And Demand, Taxation And Public Income |
| Proportion of countries with ancestry from gatherer-predominant societies | Independent | Diet |